A.J Coggles, Downham Market

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Sixth-generation family run, independent funeral directors with a wealth of experience in caring for the community in Downham Market

Latest Verified Reviews

Chris Brooks 8th Feb 2026

Caring, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.

Melville Holley 31st Jan 2026

AJ Coggles provided an excellent service that cannot be faulted, from our initial meeting, and two subsequent ones, they met every need with care and compassion. The benefit of a fifth-generation family firm really shines through and made a sad day so special, and a fitting send off. Our requirements were complex in terms of so many things, but David Coggles and the team didn't bat an eyelid, even when arrangements kept changing. They were a delight to work with and the best funeral directors I have ever dealt with. They were even willing to transfer to coffin onto a vintage bus (quite a challenge) for its final journey from the house to the nearby church. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Alan Holman 30th Jan 2026

Fantastic support and service provided throughout during a very difficult time. Special mention to both Nikki and Steve for there help throughout the run up and through the service - thank you!

Reviews

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

13 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

A J Coggles Family Funeral Director, Downham Market, is an independent and family run funeral directors that has been caring for the local community for many years.

Established in 1851, the Coggles family have served the community through five generations. The business is currently headed up by John Coggles continuing into the future with the help of Johns’ children David, Helen and George. Between them, they provide a level of service, care and dignity that is to be expected from a company with such a proud history. The Coggles family work beside a very experienced team with many years of experience in all aspects of the funeral sector.

AJ Coggles provide a professional service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The team in Downham Market pride themselves in providing a personal service, and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout the process.

Get in touch with A J Coggles Family Funeral Director, Downham Market today, to begin arranging a funeral that will be conducted with the kindness and understanding that you need.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Chris Brooks 8th Feb 2026

    Caring, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.

  • 5 Melville Holley 31st Jan 2026

    AJ Coggles provided an excellent service that cannot be faulted, from our initial meeting, and two subsequent ones, they met every need with care and compassion.
    The benefit of a fifth-generation family firm really shines through and made a sad day so special, and a fitting send off.
    Our requirements were complex in terms of so many things, but David Coggles and the team didn't bat an eyelid, even when arrangements kept changing. They were a delight to work with and the best funeral directors I have ever dealt with.
    They were even willing to transfer to coffin onto a vintage bus (quite a challenge) for its final journey from the house to the nearby church. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Alan Holman 30th Jan 2026

    Fantastic support and service provided throughout during a very difficult time. Special mention to both Nikki and Steve for there help throughout the run up and through the service - thank you!

  • 5 Paul David Edwards 12th Jan 2026

    Excellent service, thank you. 

  • 5 Tracey Glover-leach 12th Jan 2026

    At a difficult time -I found Nikki absolutely excellent, understanding, patient and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. 

  • 5 John Vincent 3rd Jan 2026

    Right from the first contact with Nikki the service has been fantastic,all the staff showed care and compassion including on the day our driver made the difficult journey pleasant and was very friendly. We would certainly recommend Coggles for their excellent service before, during and after the funeral. We also received great comfort and support from Nikki and Lyndsey on each visit.

  • 5 Tess Hickford 2nd Jan 2026

    Excellent empathy and care shown to the family throughout the whole funeral process and caring support on the day.

  • 5 David Rumball 17th Dec 2025

    Caring and professional service throughout.

  • 5 Rob Wardle 15th Dec 2025

    I cannot begin to thank AJ Coggles enough for how they dealt with our wishes at such a sad time.
    They guided us through every step with calm and compassion a truly professional job.
    Thank you.

  • 4 Jane Frusher 6th Dec 2025

    Kind and understanding. Offered an unexpected funeral using their own chapel. This worked well. 

  • 5 Jean Clark 30th Nov 2025

    The team at Coggles were superb and provided a first class service. Their kindness and compassion were incredible, just what I needed having never arranged a funeral before. Niki couldn't do more for us! And the lady who led the funeral at the church was amazing. I highly recommend their services. Thank you

  • 5 Adrian Fulford 28th Nov 2025

    Very professional, courteous and helpful. A thoroughly positive experience at a difficult time. Would recommend them as a provider 

  • 5 Helen Hunt 23rd Nov 2025

    Coggles was very helpful and directed everything for the family very sensitive as it was a very hard time for us all.could not fault anything.Thank you.

  • 5 Colin Wills 17th Nov 2025

    Coggles as an organisation are top notch truly professional but above all the staff are really caring and comforting.I would highly recommend them to anyone.
    Colin

  • 5 Barry Eales 15th Nov 2025

    Aj Coggels at Downham market are so very helpful respectful and caring and always there for your needs especially on a day that you just want everything to be perfect for your loved one ❤️

  • 5 Dennis Lascelles 14th Nov 2025

    From the first time we set foot in the Downham Market office to saying goodby at the crematorium they gave us all the time we wanted and gave us and my late brother great respect. First class and top marks in their profession.

  • 5 Ian Horton 9th Nov 2025

    Totally professional and respectful with an attention to detail.

  • 5 David Newman 8th Nov 2025

    The service that A J Coggles provided for my dear friend Pauline was absolutely superb.
    Everything from the coffin to the flowers and to the refreshments for those attending was perfect.
    The use of the Chapel within Coggles's premises provided a personal and more intimate feeling for the service which one cannot experience in a crematorium or church.
    My opinion is that Coggles provide a service for a loved one's final earthly journey that could not be bettered by any other funeral service provider.
    With sincere thanks
    David Newman

  • 5 Saskia Upton 6th Nov 2025

    Excellent service and very professional throughout.  We received extremely good care and compassion throughout and nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Steve Cooper 24th Oct 2025

    The whole funeral process handled by AJ Coggles (Downham Market) , the planning for it and the eulogy were handled with dignity and respect . AJ Coggles were very helpful and gave advice in other aspects of handling the passing of a loved one. 

  • 5 Peter Collins 6th Oct 2025

    Wonderful caring and empathetic staff from our first meeting to the day of my beautiful wife's funeral . Thank you so much for making this terribly sad time more bearable.

  • 5 Caroline Beckwith 28th Sep 2025

    Couldn’t have been looked after any better. The staff are amazing and felt like friends. Thank you very much.

  • 5 Lorraine Birt 27th Sep 2025

    Amazing service at a very difficult time. Nicki was so supportive, kind and knowledgeable. From start to finish everything was no problem, no question felt silly and always a warm welcome. 
    Highly recommended. 

  • 5 Stephen Robinson 6th Sep 2025

    A very professional service at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Teresa Cooper 25th Aug 2025

    They was so helpful kind and understanding and gave my brother a beautiful send off

Address
13 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DW

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Chris Brooks 8th Feb 2026

Caring, thoughtful and efficient. Thank you.

Melville Holley 31st Jan 2026

AJ Coggles provided an excellent service that cannot be faulted, from our initial meeting, and two subsequent ones, they met every need with care and compassion. The benefit of a fifth-generation family firm really shines through and made a sad day so special, and a fitting send off. Our requirements were complex in terms of so many things, but David Coggles and the team didn't bat an eyelid, even when arrangements kept changing. They were a delight to work with and the best funeral directors I have ever dealt with. They were even willing to transfer to coffin onto a vintage bus (quite a challenge) for its final journey from the house to the nearby church. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Alan Holman 30th Jan 2026

Fantastic support and service provided throughout during a very difficult time. Special mention to both Nikki and Steve for there help throughout the run up and through the service - thank you!

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